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FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Mullen had several players miss the team’s opening training camp practice Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Florida has potential for championships in Mullen's 3rd year

By Mark Long Sep. 01, 2020 07:36 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney, left, tries to escape the grasp of Florida State defensive back Levonta Taylor, back right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Swamp success: No. 8 Florida ends 4-game home skid vs FSU

By Mark Long Nov. 30, 2019 11:11 PM EST

Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins leads his team onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Alabama State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Role reversal for FSU, Florida thanks to Taggart, Mullen

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2019 11:53 AM EST

Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins celebrates his team's 49-12 victory over Alabama State in an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
No. 8 Florida trying to end 4-game home skid against FSU

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 05:41 PM EST

Florida running back Lamical Perine (2) is stopped after a short gain by the Georgia defense including linebacker Monty Rice (32) and defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Fromm, Georgia beat Florida 24-17 in 'Cocktail Party'

By Mark Long Nov. 02, 2019 07:05 PM EDT

Florida's Kyle Trask throws a pass against South Carolina in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. Florida defeated South Carolina 38-27. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Georgia vs Florida an elimination game for SEC East, playoff

By Mark Long Nov. 01, 2019 12:37 PM EDT

Georgia coach Kirby Smart talks to his players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
'Cocktail Party' serves as CFP elimination game for UGA, UF

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 01:44 PM EDT

Oregon's Thomas Graham Jr., left, and Jevon Holland celebrate Holland's pick six against Washington State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
College Football Picks: High stakes even as top teams rest

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2019 03:51 PM EDT

Florida's head coach Dan Mullen smiles with his players during in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Florida standout Greenard returns for 1st 'Cocktail Party'

By Mark Long Oct. 29, 2019 02:35 PM EDT

No 7 Florida to get WR Toney back against No. 10 Georgia

Oct. 23, 2019 05:04 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 7 Florida expects to have elusive receiver Kadarius Toney back for its game against 10th-ranked Georgia next week. Coach...

South Carolina's Mon Denson (34) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against Florida in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
No. 9 Florida bounces back with 38-27 win over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 19, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
South Carolina hopes for another upset against No. 9 Florida

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 18, 2019 10:15 AM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 9 Florida begins decisive SEC stretch at South Carolina

By Mark Long Oct. 17, 2019 05:53 PM EDT

No. 9 Florida could be without Greenard, Zuniga at Carolina

Oct. 14, 2019 03:55 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 9 Florida could be without its top two pass-rushers at South Carolina on Saturday. Coach Dan Mullen said Monday that...

Florida head coach Dan Mullen celebrates in front of fans as he leaves the field after defeating Auburn in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 5 LSU's high-octane attack awaits test vs. No. 7 Florida

By Brett Martel Oct. 11, 2019 11:06 AM EDT

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Towson, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Auburn, Florida showcase 'big-boy ball' in top-10 matchup

By Mark Long Oct. 05, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn, Florida showcase 'big-boy ball' in top-10 matchup

By Mark Long Oct. 04, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen greets fans as he leaves the field after defeating Towson in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Visor showdown in Swamp: Malzahn, Mullen lead unbeaten teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, Ohio State cornerback Jeffrey Okudah breaks up a pass intended for Washington wide receiver Aaron Fuller during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. NFL scouts already had taken notice of Ohio State cornerback Jeffrey Okudah, even though the junior had yet to record an interception in his first two years. Now Okudah has three picks in the past two weeks and his NFL stock is rising. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
All-America Watch: Ohio State CB Jeffrey Okudah on the rise

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 01, 2019 03:56 PM EDT